Haven't read the book but I'm guessing it's pretty good. Couple things to note about this brief interview. First, it highlights one of the ways people become traumatized. Namely, when you feel you're life is in immediate danger. You don't have to kill someone or be seriously wounded to get PTSD. If you experience an event in which you BELIEVE you are about to die or be seriously injured, that could be enough to trigger a trauma response.

Secondly, notice the role of family in Jimmy Bremner's healing process. Research shows that police FAMILIES can either be an exacerbating or a healing force when confronted with PTSD. This is another reason working on our family relationships is so important throughout our police career.

Finally, he's not talking about the shit bird that's a waist of oxygen and should have died except of course he didn't die because shit birds never die, because only the good people do... He says, "The gentleman" when referring to...er, the guy. He clearly hasn't let his experience as a police officer steal his compassion, as it does for so many of us. We could all learn something from Mr. Bremner.

The knees are among the most vulnerable joints of the human body. This vulnerability mostly stems from frequent use as we constantly engage them daily when walking and exercising. Knee pain is a very common condition that affects as much as 19% of the population. While knee pain tends to be more common in women, its occurrence increases steadily with age in both genders.

Some of the common causes of knee pain often come in the form of sprains, strains, and fractures, most of which can be avoided. To prevent knee pain or injuries from some of the most common causes, here are a few tips:

Wear good shoes that provide adequate support for your arches. Ill-fitting shoes increase the incidence of pronation which puts extra stress on your knees and may eventually result in pain and even injury.

Carrying heavy objects puts a lot of stress on your knees; ask for help if you suspect that an object may be too heavy for one person to move.

It is important to maintain a healthy weight. Not only does extra weigh put a lot of stress on your knees, it also increases your risk of developing osteoarthritis.

Exercises like walking or swimming can strengthen your knees; however, controlling your intensity level and alternating days with other exercises is good practice to avoid hurting yourself in the process.

Weight training is also a good way to strengthen your knees, and there are several low impact exercise machines in the gym that will engage your knees and keep them strong, making them less prone to injury.

Protect your knees by wearing guards during recreational sports like soccer, and don't forget to stretch before engaging in physical activities. Be mindful of the correct techniques and positions when exercising, and always use them.

Engaging in exercises that improve strength and flexibility is one of the surest ways to prevent the common causes of knee injuries. Some of the benefits that come with such exercises are mentioned below:

Flexibility exercises: Flexibility exercises stretch the muscles that support your knees, while strengthening them in the process. Gentle stretches improve flexibility and reduce soreness, while vigorous stretching can cause pain and muscle tightening.

Keeping your knees healthy and preventing injury starts with developing strong and flexible supportive muscles. A qualified physician can give you a customized exercise plan as well as specific tips to help keep your knees in good condition.

My new shoot was published exclusively on Ben Trovato Blog with an introducing interview. It's my first fashion story in a long time... We put a lot work in it and I think we all are very proud of effects. Hope you love them too!

Yesterday my little blog turned 2 years old. A lot of things happened in 2011, but the most important thing is that I became a fashion designer and my life feels more complete now. It's December and I finally am free until May, no work, just pleasure... First lazy Saturday I spent on taking narcissistic self-portraits ;)